A riverside town's park was a fiesta of singing and dancing to bring a fun and smiles after 18 months of lockdowns.

Elmhurst Park hosted Elmfest on Saturday (August 14) with a variety of free attractions for all ages, residents and visitors.

Ipswich Star: People enjoying the singing and music at Elmfest at WoodbridgePeople enjoying the singing and music at Elmfest at Woodbridge (Image: Archant)

Woodbridge Town Council decided to organise this the event "to offer some cheer to the town as we emerge from the pandemic".

Ipswich Star: Dancers having fun at ElmfestDancers having fun at Elmfest (Image: Archant)

Attractions during the afternoon included live bands performing under the bandstand, including a barn dance and ceilidh. The evening's entertainment saw DJ’s and live musicians providing a background of music as the sunset.

Ipswich Star: Musicians under the bandstand at Elmfest at WoodbridgeMusicians under the bandstand at Elmfest at Woodbridge (Image: Archant)

Food and drink was available to buy, but revellers were encouraged to bring picnics and enjoy the entertainment from the grass.

Ipswich Star: Dancers get into their stride at Elmfest in Elmhurst Park in WoodbridgeDancers get into their stride at Elmfest in Elmhurst Park in Woodbridge (Image: Archant)

The day also included a full closure of the Thoroughfare to traffic between 10am and 2pm, to encourage an afternoon of ‘Car Free Shopping’.

Ipswich Star: A barn dance and ceilidh were part of the afternoon fun at ElmfestA barn dance and ceilidh were part of the afternoon fun at Elmfest (Image: Archant)

The Thoroughfare will also be completely closed on Saturday, October 9 as part of a day of events planned as the Women’s Cycling Tour of Britain passes through the town.